Sponsorship Opportunities:

Providing students opportunities to exercise the skills they need to take their ideas to the marketplace and beyond.


Your sponsorship can make a real difference in the lives of students participating in "Shocker Competitions: Start Dreaming, Start Building." This competition series is a launching pad for entrepreneurial dreams, where students learn and grow while transforming their ideas into real-world businesses. By sponsoring this initiative, you're encouraging innovation, creativity, and the development of essential skills that will drive the business world forward. Join us in supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs and shaping a future filled with groundbreaking ideas and startups.

 

Shocker New Venture Competiton


This three-round competition features business model videos, trade shows, and finals. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to refine their ideas and pitch them to judges who are experts in the field. Your sponsorship fuels this dynamic platform, allowing participants to gain valuable experience, connections, and guidance from seasoned business owners and experts.

Sponsor today!

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits
 
  Gold Sponsor
($5,000)
Silver Sponsor
($2,500)
Bronze Sponsor
($1,000)

Final Round Judge from your company

   

Business Model/Trade Show Judges from your company

President鈥檚 Club recognition on WSU Foundation Honor Roll

   

Harvest Club recognition on WSU Foundation Honor Roll

   

Media 鈥 press releases, articles and publications promoting the event

 

Campus Banners 鈥 logo placement displayed on WSU campus

   

Print Recognition 鈥 save the dates, invitations and posters

 

E-blasts 鈥 company recognition on all electronic communications

 

University/College Mailings 鈥 recognition on all marketing material

 

Brand Streaming 鈥揷ompany logo displayed during Trade Show

Corporate Listing 鈥 company link on event website

  • Olivia and Chase present their business and prototype to judges
  • Olivia presents the team's business model and prototype to a judge.
  • Zachary affixes the team's prototype restraint to Faizan to demonstrate its compatibility with a stretcher.
  • Holding their certificates, the Optimum Wellness team poses with the final round judges.

2023 Sponsors:


Gold:
Erin Cummings, Author & Entrepreneur
IMA Financial Group
INTRUST Bank
Moral Holdings

Silver:
NetWork Kansas
UBS

Bronze:
Martin Pringle Attorneys at Law

Mini Competitions


The Mini Competitions allows WSU students to dive headfirst into tackling real-world challenges. Your sponsorship ensures that these exciting events continue to thrive, inspiring students to push their creative boundaries as they learn new skills. By supporting the Mini Competitions, you're not only encouraging innovation but also providing a much-needed boost to students' confidence!

Sponsor today!

Sponsorship Benefits
 
  Sponsor
($2,000)
Your company name included in the marketing of a mini competition (Powered by...)
  • Olivia and Chase present their business and prototype to judges
  • Olivia presents the team's business model and prototype to a judge.
  • Zachary affixes the team's prototype restraint to Faizan to demonstrate its compatibility with a stretcher.
  • Holding their certificates, the Optimum Wellness team poses with the final round judges.

 

2023 Sponsors:


Gold:
Erin Cummings, Author & Entrepreneur
IMA Financial Group
INTRUST Bank
Moral Holdings

Silver:
NetWork Kansas
UBS

Bronze:
Martin Pringle Attorneys at Law

Sponsor the competitions today!